Union Gap, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,511
Population
1,167/sq mi density
$58,958
Median Income
$23,585 per capita
$186,200
Home Value
$259,708 Zillow
$1,111
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
234
Violent Crime/100K
8,527 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$58,958 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$186,200 home value, $1,111/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,511
Census 2023
Population Density
1,167
per square mile
Land Area
2.2
square miles (5.6 km²)
Median Age
32.7 yrs
16% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 56.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
43.5%
Black
0%
Hispanic
56.2%
Asian
4.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 48.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 44.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 7.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
48.3%
Spanish
44.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
21.2%
Veterans
3.1%
48% below US avg (6%)
Disability
13.4%
3% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.4%
8% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.6%
81% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.422
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,511 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,167 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 32.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.1% |
| Female | 51.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.2% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
Language
| English Only | 48.3% |
| Spanish | 44.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 21.2% |
| Veterans | 3.1% |
| Disability | 13.4% |
| Health Insurance | 84.4% |
| Uninsured | 15.6% |
| Broadband Access | 83.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.422 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |